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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Harley-Davidson S-125 |
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Model year
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1948 |
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Category
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Allround |
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Rating
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3.1 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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Power output
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3.0 HP (2.2 kW)) |
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Top speed
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72.4 km/h (45.0 mph) |
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Compression
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6.6:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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52.0 x 58.0 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Single Langsenkamp-Linkert |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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3-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Single downtube steel cradle |
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Front suspension
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Girder fork coil spring |
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Rear suspension
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Rigid- |
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Front tire
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3.25-19 |
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Rear tire
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3.25-19 |
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Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake). SLS drum front and rear |
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Diameter
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127 mm (5.0 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake). SLS drum front and rear |
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Diameter
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127 mm (5.0 inches) |
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Seat
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Spring-mounted seat |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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90.7 kg (200.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.0331 HP/kg |
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Fuel capacity
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6.62 litres (1.75 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Kick |
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Comments
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Made in Germany in 1948 following Germany’s defeat in World War II. |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Harley-Davidson bike
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